After a number of industrial revolutions, the industry is facing a new revolution, the 4th industrial revolution, also called Industry 4.0. The revolution referring to emerging technologies such as Internet of Things, Big data, Digital Twins, Cyber-physical System among others.

Tele-Radio i Lysekil AB is a company that is develop, produce and distribute radio remote controls. These remote controls are wireless and is used in an industrial environment. Operators that use this as a tool can stand from a safe distance, observe the action, and control the process with the remote.

This thesis project focuses on researching how radio remote control system can be utilised to create a safe and flexible workplace in an Industry 4.0 environment. How should companies, developing products adapt and integrate to the industry that is implementing Industry 4.0 to their process, how will the workplace and organisation change?

The Industry 4.0 will change the way of working. The need for operators to adjust and develop their skills and knowledge to properly manage the new digital solutions and technology will likely be the source of human resistance.

The need for a radio-controlled remote control system will continue to exist. In a situation where large amounts of data are available, and the operator is carrying a device that allows him or her to manage the environment, the need and capacity to respond to.